Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answer and Help for Jan. 31 #699 - CNET

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Right this moment's NYT Strands puzzle is a bit simpler than most, when you acknowledge the theme. In the event you want hints and solutions, learn on.

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Trace for at present's Strands puzzle Right this moment's Strands theme is: It is a part of the sport.

If that does not assist you, this is a clue: Thow it over right here.

Clue phrases to unlock in-game hints Your aim is to seek out hidden phrases that match the puzzle's theme. In the event you're caught, discover any phrases you possibly can. Each time you discover three phrases of 4 letters or extra, Strands will reveal one of many theme phrases. These are the phrases I used to get these hints however any phrases of 4 or extra letters that you just discover will work:

BOOT, SAVE, PALE, PALED, CRAB, LOVE, PAVE, PAVED, LIKE Solutions for at present's Strands puzzle These are the solutions that tie into the theme. The aim of the puzzle is to seek out all of them, together with the spangram, a theme phrase that reaches from one aspect of the puzzle to the opposite. When you will have all of them (I initially thought there have been at all times eight, however realized that the quantity can range), each letter on the board might be used. Listed below are the nonspangram solutions:

BASE, FOOT, BASKET, PADDLE, PICKLE, RACQUET, VOLLEY Right this moment's Strands spangram The finished NYT Strands puzzle for Jan. 31, 2026.

NYT/Screenshot by CNET Right this moment's Strands spangram is HAVEABALL. To seek out it, search for the H that is 5 letters down on the far-left vertical row, and wind over.